Billed as the “ultimate guys’ day out”, men who dress to impress at the races stand to win a whole heap of boys’ toys, including a pair of Bang & Olufsen headphones, in the Best Dressed competition.

Adding to the fun will be Ferrari simulators and golf swing analysis sessions. And if that’s not enough to keep you entertained, there will be post-racing live music from a Madness tribute band. All this excitement while enjoying the thrill of the races, with the first horses out of the stalls at 1.55pm, for the first of seven nail-biting finishes. Gates open at 11am and the last race is at 5.20pm.

This stylish day out is followed on Sunday by The Escape to the Countryside family fun day.

With plenty of galloping good fun for all the whole family to enjoy – from Zorbing and trampolining to clay pigeon shooting and face painting, along with seven thrilling races – it’s the perfect family day out, especially as under 18 racegoers get in for free. Gates open at noon, with the first race at 2pm and the last one at 5.05pm.

And to end this mother of all entertainment weekends on Monday will be an evening of exciting racing, followed by a live post-racing jazz set from Ronnie Scott’s All Stars.

The gates, bars and restaurants will open two hours before the first race, which starts at 6pm, to allow racegoers to enjoy the atmosphere while selecting their winners from the racecard. The last race is at 9pm.

Stuart Dorn, executive director at Royal Windsor Racecourse, said: “We’re really pleased to be hosting our three-day festival again here at the racecourse. We have some fantastic racing lined up across all three days and there will be plenty of entertainment for racegoers as well.

“The real ale and cider festival, featuring local breweries will [also] be here throughout, with live music each day. I hope everyone enjoys their experience here at Royal Windsor Racecourse.”

Punters likely to get peckish when picking their horses or during the post race dancing, can snap up some tasty deals across the weekend, including the £99 Lobster and Chips package, which includes two grandstand enclosure tickets, two portions of lobster and chips, and a bottle of Pommery Champagne. For those who would rather spend their money on the horses, ticket prices start at £9 in advance (£12 on raceday). Under-18 racegoers get in for free.

Forthcoming Monday evening race meetings, some with music, take place on July 7, with a variety of bands, July 14 with The Wickermen, July 21 (no music) and July 28, which is Irish Night with the High Kings.